What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood - Assistant Teacher position at Acquire4Hire?
Summary
The Assistant Teacher supports the Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the assistant teacher observes and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Assistant teachers are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.
Duties
CDA or technical certification.
CPR and First Aid certification.
Benefits
FREE quality childcare
Retention/Evaluation bonus plus annual bonus
Weekends and nights off, Monday-Friday hours only
Conveniently located in Bartlett, TN
Make a difference in the life of a child
The Assistant Teacher supports the Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the assistant teacher observes and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Assistant teachers are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.
Duties
- Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
- Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, order, and availability of classroom materials.
- Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
- Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
- Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
- Follow all center policies and state regulations.
- Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
- High energy, must have great supervision and interaction skills.
- Ability to work well with others, with a positive attitude.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- A strong understanding of child development.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification, can obtain within 60 days of starting.
- Must clear full background check and pass a health screening.
- Must pass health screening.
- Willingness to clean daily.
CDA or technical certification.
CPR and First Aid certification.
Benefits
- Paid Leave
- Sick Leave
- Child Care Discount
- Professional Development
- Paid Holidays
FREE quality childcare
Retention/Evaluation bonus plus annual bonus
Weekends and nights off, Monday-Friday hours only
Conveniently located in Bartlett, TN
Make a difference in the life of a child
Salary : $10 - $11